1882Samuel snr? forced to publicly apologise to William Dakin for slandering him when drunk. Samuel jnr? fined five shillings for being drunk and picking a fight with Philip Lemon. William is arrested for arson but there was insufficient evidence for a conviction.

1884William dies.

1889Samuel snr forced to assign his farming stock to Samuel jnr and William Dakin. Also, fined for attempting to steal a fowl.